Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt: Japanese Whisky Tasting & Food Pairing, Review #75 HD

NIKKA MIYAGIKYO THE NIKKA BRAND Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru after which the first Nikka whisky was launched in 1940. Nikka is owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling Co with it’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co owns several whisky related facilities including the Yoichi distillery, established in 1934, the Miyagikyo distillery, est in 1969 and the Ben Nevis distillery in Scotland. THIS WHISKY It is a No Age Statement single malt produced at Miyagikyo distillery. Matured in ex-Bourbon, ex-Sherry and other casks ABV 43% 500 ml bottle COLOUR Old Gold NOSE Rich, floral, citrus jam, peaches and apples, vanilla, caramel, balance, sherry TASTE Cocoa, peppery, mineral, ripe plums & pears, nutty, mango, sherry FINISH Long, mango, grilled nuts, slightly drying, dark chocolate, raisins WITH WATER Nose: white chocolate covered fruit Taste: dark chocolate covered fruit SUMMARY Chocolate covered fruit with peppery balance I prefer the age statement Miyagikyo whiskies PRICE: … $80 … £75 … R800 (South Africa) FOOD PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS Japanese pork dumplings with sweet&sour sauce or caramalized nuts or chocolate covered plums To comply with Google Adsense policy this video is an independent and unbiased whisky review based on personal opinion only. It is not an advertisement to sell the product.